Externally Projecting Liquid Deflector Patents (Class 52/97)
  • Patent number: 5916095
    Abstract: A strip for protecting the lower edge of framing of a structure above foundation is disclosed. It attaches at the outer face of the foundation and framing to protect the interface. Moreover, it extends outwardly. In one embodiment, a normal shoulder or face abuts the marginal edge of sheet panel material. In another embodimcnt, an angle face is located so that the strip can be positioned under a first plank to define a sloping angle so that overlapped planks can be built on the exterior to shed rain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Inventor: John Thomas Tamlyn
  • Patent number: 5899523
    Abstract: A downwardly sloped rain-deflecting trim molding with an attachment system that consists of two insert prongs that engage into existing camping type recreational vehicle molding rails. A concave cross-section opening from the insert prong side going inward toward the downwardly sloped rain-deflection portion, allowing clearance for the existing recreational vehicle molding attachment screws. A caulking channel between the top edge of the downwardly sloped rain-deflecting slope and the existing recreational vehicle molding. It is made by extruding poly vinyl chloride through a die cut in the shape of the rain-deflecting trim molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Inventors: Larry L. Richards, Joseph A. Keppler
  • Patent number: 5832675
    Abstract: A prefabricated flashing for post bases intended for installation in new or existing construction comprising two different pieces. One piece having a nailing flange (22) which fits snugly around a post whose dimension is 31/2".times.31/2" has a total of eight nail holes (20) and has four tapered sides (28) that terminates in a bottom flange (29). The second piece is shaped and sized similarly to the first except that it is split verticaly straight across the nailing flange and on one side has an extension of material (30) which creates a seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: David Zuares
    Inventor: David Zuares
  • Patent number: 5735035
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of a radius drip cap for sealing arcuate window frames when installed on an architectural window assembly previously installed on a building wall comprising uncoiling a strip of aluminum, cutting the strip into aluminum pieces, pressing each strip forming the strip with three stepped flanges including a pair of vertically extending upper and lower cap flanges separated by a horizontally extending cap flange linking the pair of vertically extending flanges together, slitting an uppermost of the vertical cap flanges at transverse intervals forming longitudinally spaced upwardly opening slits, and applying a closure to each of the slits on the upper cap flange to render the slits watertight on the uppermost vertical cap flange for precluding water leakage through the slits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Inventor: Stanley J. Holt
  • Patent number: 5706611
    Abstract: A fascia for use at the juncture of a building wall and a roof deck comprising a fascia member, a cant member, a flashing member, at least one clip, and a screw disposed through the clip for adjusting the position of each clip relative to the flashing member. Adjustably positioning the clip away from the flashing member positions the top portion of the flashing member toward the top horizonal segment of the fascia member and presses the bottom portion of the flashing member against the roofing material disposed on the second panel of the cant member. This provides structural strength to the fascia and improves the weather resistant characteristics of the fascia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: MM Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Julian J. Attaway, Larry M. Petree
  • Patent number: 5698288
    Abstract: A protective covering for a swim platform located on a boat is provided. The protective covering may be detachably attached over the top of a swim platform, such as those platforms which are located about the rear of boats or other marine craft. Use of the protective covering will prevent waterfowl or other animals from defecating, loitering or nesting on the swim platform. The covering includes a generally rectangular portion located intermediate a right wing portion and a left wing portion. A plurality of apertures designed to secure the covering to the swim platform are provided on the rectangular portion, right wing portion and left wing portion. Both the right wing and the left wing fold forming a right sidewall and a left sidewall. The sidewalls and rectangular portion form a hollow, generally triangular structure which is placed atop and resides in the area immediately atop the swim platform. The covering is securely attached to the swim platform by any of a variety of attachment means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Inventor: Jeff Barnes
  • Patent number: 5694724
    Abstract: A plumbing stack vent cover or guard is disclosed which is used for flashing. The cover includes a body member and a base member which are preferably constructed integral. The cover is preferably constructed from a non-metallic material and is also preferably pre-molded in its final form prior to installation. The cover can be installed over an existing plumbing stack vent or installed on a point on the roof where a plumbing stack vent will be installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Inventor: Jacinto Santiago
  • Patent number: 5678361
    Abstract: A protruding ridge type rain diverter for a foldable roof for a tent, canopy, yurt, or other portable shelter is described, comprising: at least one elongated strip of foldable roof material sealedly attached to the roof along both long sides of the strip thereby forming an elongated pocket, and an elongated substantially transversely incompressible member positioned within each pocket, thereby maintaining each pocket in a protruding position relative to the roof. The position and shape of the pocket(s) facilitate flow of runoff from the roof away from entryway, door, and/or window openings of the portable shelter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventor: Alan F. Bair
  • Patent number: 5675940
    Abstract: A skylight leakage barrier for reducing the tendency of a skylight assembly to leak during heavy rainstorms. The skylight leakage barrier has a generally vertical top barrier which extends across the top edge of the skylight assembly. The top barrier has two downwardly depending side barriers and the top barrier and side barriers are separated from the skylight assembly by a distance of several inches. The result of the use of the leakage barrier is a substantial reduction in the tendency of the skylight assembly to leak during heavy rainstorms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventors: Reuben Bahar, Moshe J. Ozeri
  • Patent number: 5676418
    Abstract: A converted passenger van has an aperture cut in a side body panel in which a bay window is installed. A shroud extends around the upper and forward edges of the aperture, and includes an active deflecting portion which extends outwardly from the side body panel and then inwardly over a portion of the window. The forward edge of the shroud deflects moisture entrained in the airstream created by the forward movement of the vehicle away from any discontinuities between the edge of the aperture and the frame holding the window, and the portion of the shroud extending along the upper edge of the aperture deflects water draining from the roof of the vehicle when the vehicle is parked away from any discontinuity between the upper edge of the window and the corresponding portion of the window frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Glaval Corporation
    Inventor: Richard W. Strefling
  • Patent number: 5664375
    Abstract: An exterior ventilation device having a main body with an upstanding perimeter wall and an attachment flange extending outwardly from the upstanding perimeter wall. A plurality of louvers extend across the body adjacent to the other end of the perimeter wall each of the louvers being sloped downwardly and outwardly. A trim ring is attachable to the main body and defines a cavity between the attachment flange and the skirt of the trim ring into which siding may be inserted. The body is provided with a water directing rib to direct any water running down the body from the back of the body towards the front of the body and thus outside of any cladding material located in the cavity between the trim ring and the attachment flange. In one embodiment the water directing feature is a rib and in another embodiment the feature is a groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Canplas Industries, Ltd.
    Inventor: John Frederick Ward
  • Patent number: 5653068
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water diverting strip which is adapted to be affixed to a door jamb over a door way. This strip functions is routing water away from the door opening. In its broadest context, the strip includes two identical halves, with each half including a mounting portion, an extension portion and a trough. The trough is adapted to extend outwardly over the entrance way of a door. Additionally, the first and second halves of the trough are sloped away from one another to faciliate water drainage away from the door opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventors: Ben A. Moody, Gene W. Moody
  • Patent number: 5586414
    Abstract: A system and articles of manufacture for resurfacing a roof having a roof surface with a cantilever portion that extends outward from a roof base. The system comprises an edge strip that covers the cantilever portion and a water impervious sheet that covers the noncantilever portion of the roof. The edge strip and sheet are selected from materials that are heat-weldable to one another, preferably both are made of, or clad with, polyvinyl chloride. The edge strip also has a drip edge that prevents water that runs off the resurfaced roof from running down a wall that supports the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: A-1 All Weather Roofing, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Tawzer
  • Patent number: 5581959
    Abstract: A bendable drip cap material fabricated of polyvinyl chloride or similar thermoplastic polymeric material has corrugated flanges adjacent the drip cap strip which permit portions of the material to be bent and secured in place atop any rounded window frame or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventor: Vincenzo J. Occhipinti
  • Patent number: 5577354
    Abstract: A precast concrete roof trim system comprising linear edge segments installed in the side edges of a roof and corner segments installed on the corners of the roof. The corner segments each have free ends engaging the corresponding ends of a spaced pair of the edge segments. Each edge and corner segment has a roof engaging portion with a first surface and a second surface. The first surface engages the roof when the segment is in a first position, and the second surface, which is transverse to the first surface, engages the roof when the segment is in a second position. Each segment has an extension which overhangs the roof when the segment is in the first position and extends upwardly from the roof when the segment is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Waffle-Crete International, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Van Doren
  • Patent number: 5546719
    Abstract: A waterproof deck includes a deck subflooring supported on joists adjacent a building, a flashing adjacent a building, and a drip edge attached along the edge of a subflooring where the water runs off the deck. An elastomeric waterproofing material covers the subflooring and a strip of T-bar edging is attached along the edge of the subfloor and has a portion extending over the elastomeric waterproofing material and over the drip edge and another portion extending above the subfloor to form a raised edge therealong. Concrete covers the elastomeric waterproofing material and subfloor to the top edge of the T-bar raised edge so that water on the concrete flooring runs off the deck over the T-bar drip edge and drains from beneath the concrete floor over the drip edge to prevent collection of water over the concrete flooring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Inventors: Charles P. Maiers, Gerald J. Maiers
  • Patent number: 5507123
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of a radius drip cap for sealing arcuate window frames when installed on an architectural window assembly previously installed on a building wall comprising uncoiling a strip of aluminum, cutting the strip into aluminum pieces, pressing each strip forming the strip with three stepped flanges including a pair of vertically extending upper and lower cap flanges separated by a horizontally extending cap flange linking the pair of vertically extending flanges together, slitting an uppermost of the vertical cap flanges at transverse intervals forming longitudinally spaced upwardly opening slits, and applying a closure to each of the slits on the upper cap flange to render the slits watertight on the uppermost vertical cap flange for precluding water leakage through the slits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Inventor: Stanley J. Holt
  • Patent number: 5441364
    Abstract: A splash block is disclosed of the type placed beneath downspouts to disperse and direct rain water away from buildings. The novel feature of the invention relates to means for coupling two or more splash blocks together to connect the splash blocks, such that the effective length of the splash block can be extended to carry water under force of gravity any desired distance from the building foundation. The splash blocks can be coupled in a straight configuration to extend their length, or they can be coupled in an angled configuration to direct water around obstacles, such as shrubbery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Alumax Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Dressler
  • Patent number: 5321921
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved architectural radius drip cap method of sealing arcuate wooden and vinyl window assemblies to exterior wall and siding members as found in the construction field through the use of my new metallic multi-flanged radius drip cap which can be used on all known half round and quarter round windows marketed anywhere in the world to the best of my knowledge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventor: Stanley J. Holt
  • Patent number: 5307597
    Abstract: An improved WATER DEFLECTOR is fitted into a glazing pocket of the vertical frame member so as to fully extend between the opposed marginal faces and be coplanar with the opposed marginal faces of the vertical frame member. When a horizontal frame member is assembled with the vertical frame member, the water deflector and the opposed marginal faces of the vertical frame member fully seal off the hollow horizontal frame member, the water deflector never interfering with the assembling operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignee: YKK Corporation
    Inventors: Shinji Tanikawa, Masayoshi Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 5303522
    Abstract: A channel for lapped siding includes an elongated nailing strip and an abutment strip with an upper cover strip. This provides a generally C-shaped cross-section. Inside the channel is a rectangular tab that extends at an angle away from the nailing strip up to the cover strip. The channel is nailed to a building. Lapped siding is also nailed to the building with edges of the siding positioned in the channel. The edge of the siding is slit horizontally to allow the tab to intersect the edge of the siding. Any water that gets into the channel will run along this tab away from the building wall to an exterior surface of the siding. This keeps the water from flowing behind the siding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Inventor: Michael Vagedes
  • Patent number: 5280692
    Abstract: A water shield, reinforcing device for insertion over a top edge of a joist member and useful for supporting a wood deck or other outdoor structure which may be exposed to water. The device includes an elongate channel of rectangular cross section which has a composition of sufficiently high modulus of elasticity to provide substantial inflexibility to the device. The width of the channel approximately corresponds to the width of the joist member and the height dimension is sufficient, in combination with the modulus of elasticity, to provide substantial inflexibility to the device. The length of the channel is coextensive and continuous with the length of the joist member and includes diverging wing members coupled at bottom ends and along the length of the elongate channel to direct water away from the joist member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Inventor: Michael J. Patey
  • Patent number: 5274968
    Abstract: A construction unit includes weep openings through a front wall, side walls, and a center web, and at least one slot extending parallel to a rear wall to receive a flashing member, the slot being defined at least partially by the rear wall. An insert member having an insect screen is positioned in each of the weep openings of the front wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Inventor: Jorge Pardo
  • Patent number: 5261195
    Abstract: A roof water dispersal system includes a plurality of longitudinally extending dispersal elements mounted near the edge of a roof structure for receiving and dispersing streams of roof run-off water. The elements are spaced apart from each other and assembled into a unit mounted to receive the streams of run-off roof water. The individual elements within the assembly can vary in shape, thickness, or material to provide an optimum balance between dispersal efficiency and strength of the overall assembly. A weir is mountable near the edge of the roof and aligned with cross members of the rain dispersal assembly to divert the roof run-off water streams from impacting on regions of the assembly at which the dispersal elements intersect with cross members to prevent undesirable deflection or collection of run-off water at these regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Savetime Corporation
    Inventors: Erwine T. Buckenmaier, Richard J. Urban
  • Patent number: 5261196
    Abstract: A roof water dispersal system includes a plurality of longitudinally extending dispersal elements mounted near the edge of a roof structure for receiving and dispersing streams of roof run-off water. The elements are spaced apart from each other and assembled into a unit mounted to receive the streams of run-off roof water. The individual elements within the assembly can vary in shape, thickness, or material to provide an optimum balance between dispersal efficiency and strength of the overall assembly. A weir is mountable near the edge of the roof and aligned with cross members of the rain dispersal assembly to divert the roof run-off water streams from impacting on regions of the assembly at which the dispersal elements intersect with cross members to prevent undesirable deflection or collection of run-off water at these regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Savetime Corporation
    Inventors: Erwine T. Buckenmaier, Richard J. Urban
  • Patent number: 5191746
    Abstract: A "U" shaped unitary bracket is arranged for mounting about a forward edge of a window sill utilizing an adhesive strip mounted to a bottom surface of a first plate extending beyond an underlying parallel second plate. Connector fasteners are orthogonally directed through the second plate for securement to a bottom surface of the window sill. A modification of the invention includes a window box structure mounted to a connecting web of the first and second plates, with the window box including a rear wall mounting a plurality of sockets in a parallel relationship relative to the second plate utilizing threaded extender rods arranged for projection and in engagement with a rearwardly oriented vertical wall surface to align the window sill box relative to the associated window. A further modification of the invention includes an irrigation conduit structure positioned in an adjustable relationship overlying the window box for the continuous directing of irrigation fluid into the window box structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Inventor: Robert J. Russell
  • Patent number: 5170597
    Abstract: A flashing structure for installation along a roof edge to aid in proper drainage of moisture run-off. The sheet metal flashing includes a planar body portion for installation under the shingles or other roof covering and extending from a free edge to a parallel drainage edge. The flashing is bent at the drainage edge to extend back under and away from the body portion in a continuous curve, preferably of constant radius, for about 180.degree.. The flashing is bent again at an angle of less than 90.degree. at the juncture of the curved portion and a flat portion which extends from the juncture edge to a drip edge where the material is bent back upon itself to provide a portion extending to a terminal edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Inventor: Carl D. Stearns
  • Patent number: 5148644
    Abstract: A protective covering strip is constructed of a flexible, waterproof material, such as rubber or a plastic compound, and is configured to fit over the upper and/or side surfaces of an elongated wooden member. The strip is formed as an inverted channel and has a length and width substantially corresponding to the length and width of the wooden member to ensure a snug fit. A plurality of longitudinal ribs are provided along the length of the strip. The side portions of the strip may be beveled outwardly to speed water runoff. In use, in the construction, for example, of a wooden deck, covering strips are secured to the top and/or side surfaces of the posts, joists and girders to separate and prevent any direct contact between the post/girder, girder/joist and joist/wooden flooring joints. The covering strips prevent the collection of water in the joints between the respective wooden members, and also prevent water seepage into nail holes formed during the assembly process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Inventor: Randy S. Weir
  • Patent number: 5109641
    Abstract: A roof transition flshing (10) for installation to a building at a juncture between a vertical wall (40) and an edge (46) of a sloped roof (44), to prevent water flowing along the flashing (10) from seeping behind siding (42) located on the vertical wall (40) and shingles (48) located on the sloped roof (44). The roof transition flashing (10) comprises an L-shaped member having a vertical planar section (16) and a transverse planar section (18). The transverse planar section (18) extends generally laterally from the vertical planar section (16) and is joined thereto by a first imperforate seam (20). The vertical planar section (16) is positioned under the siding (42) and flush with the vertical wall (40) and the transverse planar section (18) is positioned under the shingles (48) and flush with the sloped roof (44). The L-shaped member has an upper end (14) and a relatively lower end (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Inventor: Peter Halan
  • Patent number: 4980997
    Abstract: A roofing system for a sloped roof having a base with a generally horizontal top surface and a generally vertical edge has an internal gutter in its lower margin. The system includes a first flashing, that is attached to the base, having a lip which projects from the top surface of the base. The base is covered with sheets of flexible, thermally weldable roofing material with the top margin of each sheet being attached to the base and the bottom margin overlapping and welded to the adjoining sheet. The lower margin of the lowest sheet overlies the lip of the first flashing to form the gutter. A second flashing, which conformingly overlies the first flashing, is attached to the base over the sheet to clamp the margin of the sheet against the edge of the base. The margin of the lowermost sheet is pulled progressively tauter over the lip of the first flashing at the sides of the roof than at the downspout to make the gutter slope downwardly towards the downspout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: A-1 All Weather Roofing, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Tawzer
  • Patent number: 4858399
    Abstract: A channel shaped strip formed of a resilient material that is press-fitted over the beams of a deck to protect the beams from water damage and the like. The strip also contains a series of raised resilient ribs equally spaced along its length. The inside distance between adjacent ribs is equal to the width of the planking mounted upon the beams. The strips are fitted upon the beams to that the ribs are co-aligned in rows that are perpendicular to the beams so that the planks can be laid down between the ribs in spaced apart parallel alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Inventor: Peter A. Salato, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4848049
    Abstract: A joist protector which is placeable between a joist and a plurality of planks prevents water from entering the joist through nail holes or cracks. The joist protector has a generally planar central web and downwardly angled side flanges. A plurality of spaced water deflectors and interspersed deck planking spacers may be formed on the central web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Mold Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Glenn R. Hanson
  • Patent number: 4810025
    Abstract: A utility door assembly is provided for mounting on the side of a recreation vehicle, which includes a rain deflector over the door that minimizes the leakage of rain through the top of the door. The deflector includes an upper surface extending at a downward-outward incline of at least 60.degree. from the horizontal, and merging with a lower surface that extends in a concave curve that is progressively more horizontal at progressively outward locations, with the bottom of the deflector surface lying outward of the door and ending in a sharp corner. Raindrops which have impacted the vehicle and are flowing downwardly along the side are directed downwardly and outwardly so they tend to fly away from the outer edge of the deflector instead of flowing around it and leaking in through the top of the utility door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Recreational Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin O. Riley
  • Patent number: 4809470
    Abstract: A structure and method is disclosed for facilitating the construction of a brick facade. A panel is provided made of bonded vacuum formed polystyrene and extruded polystyrene foam. The outer portion is specially configured to secure bricks in place by a friction fit until mortar is laid. The rear surface of the bricks are secured by adhesive to the surface of the outer portion of the panel. Channel bars separate the bricks in a vertical direction while other spacing means are used to locate the bricks in the horizontal direction the proper distance from one another. The mortar is then laid in place by hand to create the effect of bricks laid by a mason. Because of the materials used and the configuration, the panel can be cut at the work site to accommodate variations in the structure being erected. The cutting operation can be accomplished by a commercial cutting knife, the panel nailed in place, and bricks laid within the panel by an unskilled construction worker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: U.S. Brick, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Bauer, Charles R. Reck, Hans B. Wangeman
  • Patent number: 4788791
    Abstract: A cooling system for a greenhouse comprising a plurality of water pipes mounted over the exterior surface of the structure to carry water from a source, with water outlets in the pipes to enable water to spray over the exterior surface, and controls associated with the pipes to control and regulate the amount of water and duration of spray received by the exterior surface of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Inventor: Philip D. Sprung
  • Patent number: 4742654
    Abstract: A protective cap of inverted channel shape for placement on beams to protect same from moisture. A lengthwise extending recess in the cap upper surface receives a pliable sealant having a surface which is in pressurized contact with a beam supported structural member. A seal is thus provided about fasteners driven through the cap. Diverging side walls of the cap discharge moisture away from the beam sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Inventor: John D. Cole
  • Patent number: 4715152
    Abstract: A fixed sash window assembly has a generally rectangular frame holding a pane or panel of glass or other material and installed in an opening in an enclosing wall of a building. The frame includes a sill of extruded metal or rigid plastic material interally comprising a substantially horizontal web having legs depending therefrom to be mounted directly on a window base on the foundation of the building, and exterior and interior flanges extending upwardly from the exterior and interior ends of the web. The exterior flange has its top end portion held against the panel via an exterior sealing strip. A series of drain holes are formed in the web, just interiorly of the exterior flange, for draining the water that may flow through the exterior sealing strip. One of the depending legs of the web, disposed most exteriorly, has a horizontal ledge extending exteriorly therefrom beyond the window base into underlying relation to the drain holes in the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1987
    Assignee: Yoshida Kogyo K. K.
    Inventor: Shinji Tanikawa
  • Patent number: 4700517
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cabin-like cover, in particular for covering machines, in which the panels of the side walls have a U-shaped cross-section which is open towards the bottom and engages over a base frame so that the junction of the panels in the base frame is well protected against the entry of fluid and foreign bodies. In at least one side wall of the cabin-like cover a closure element is also provided and after it has been detached the individual panels of the side wall can be removed and thus later alterations to the side walls can be carried out without complete dismantling of the cabin-like cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Assignee: Gebr. Hennig GmbH
    Inventor: Albert Stohr
  • Patent number: 4686803
    Abstract: A wall is provided with an outer facade comprised of a cladding element which contains an insulating core. The cladding element includes a central band having flanges extending from opposing edges, on the same side of the plane defined by the central band. Each of the flanges includes a row of venting holes and a ratchet blade protruding from the flange and adapted for interlocking connection with the ratchet blade of a corresponding, adjacent cladding element. The insulating core is made from a rigid insulating material and includes a series of embossed blocks distributed evenly over its outer surface so that the inner surface of the central band rests on the embossed blocks of the insulating core. Also provided are a number of mounting and finishing elements including end and intermediate rails for enclosing the flanges of the cladding element, as well as special coverings for cable edges and salient or re-entrant angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: Elf Isolation
    Inventors: Pierre Couderc, Henri Corbel
  • Patent number: 4682451
    Abstract: A protective cover for window sills comprises an elongate keeper strip (6), pinned securely to an upper surface of the sill adjacent a window frame (4); an elongate anchor strip (8) pinned to an under surface of the sill adjacent the subjacent brickwork (3); and an elongate, U-shaped cover member (7) having upper, front and lower walls shaped to embrace the exposed portion of the sill. Free edge portions of the cover member (7) are formed with detents (7d) and are insertable with a push fit into corresponding recesses in the keeper strip and anchor strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Assignee: P & H Enterprises Limited (Musical Products)
    Inventor: Terence H. Hubble
  • Patent number: 4646488
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved rain disperser system of the type in which an assembly includes a plurality of longitudinally extending plate-like members and a plurality of transversely mounted spacer members for maintaining the plate-like members a predetermined distance apart. The assembly is mounted proximate to the edge of a roof by a suitable bracket. The spaced apart, plate-like member assembly disperses rain water flowing down a roof into fine droplets, thus avoiding the need to install roof gutters and, at the same time, preventing corrosive damage to the ground below by otherwise unimpeded run-off water. In accordance with the present invention, a new spacer element is provided for the disperser system which includes tab-like members integrally extending from the body of the spacer element for mounting the spacer elements to the plate-like members. The tabs may be inserted through openings in the plate-like members and orbitally riveted thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Inventor: Lawrence C. Burns
  • Patent number: 4555882
    Abstract: A moisture guard for inhibiting water damage to the interior of a home or building caused by moisture, leaks, rain, snow or the like accumulating at a door frame, window frame or the like. The moisture guard comprises a metallic facing fixed to a plastic molding, such as ABS plastic. The sill of a window frame or the sill of a door frame is seated on the metallic facing. The moisture guard has a z-shaped cross-sectional area. An integrally formed upstanding rear flange is at the rear edge of the base and an integrally formed depending front flange is at the forward edge of the base. At an end of the base is formed an end flange with an upstanding vertical wall and with a vertical side wall. The height of the vertical side wall is coextensive with the height of the upstanding end wall and the vertical side wall extends to the depth of the depending front flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1985
    Inventors: Gregory A. Moffitt, Glenn E. Brown
  • Patent number: 4548002
    Abstract: A roof is disclosed for a mobile home or the like. The roof comprises an existing roof having peripheral blocks disposed along the entire peripheral edge of the existing roof. Insulative material overlies the existing roof and is encompassed by the peripheral blocks. Marginal flashing of impervious material overlies the peripheral blocks and includes a first and a second limb. An upstanding portion is disposed adjacent the distal end of the first limb. Supplementary roof sheets of impervious material overlie the insulative material, the upstanding portion and the first limb and a lag screw or the like secures the first limb between the supplementary roof sheets and the peripheral blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1985
    Inventor: John E. Murray
  • Patent number: 4528784
    Abstract: A gutter assembly for collecting drainage from a building portion such as adjacent roof sections forming a valley in which a primary gutter preferably comprising a plurality of telescoping gutter sections is disposed along the building portion, while a flexible liquid-impervious membrane extends continuously along the building portion beneath the primary gutter to catch any drainage escaping therefrom. A secondary gutter also preferably comprising a plurality of telescoping gutter sections supports the membrane along its length beneath the primary gutter to ensure against rupture of the flexible membrane from liquid pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Assignee: Nucor Corporation
    Inventors: Harold G. Simpson, Leo E. Neyer
  • Patent number: 4492062
    Abstract: A window sill assembly for protecting and covering an existing window sill at the base of a window. Two elongated members, each provided with a slideway, are attached to the window sill in a parallel and spaced apart relationship, one member on either side of the sill and extending away therefrom. A rectangular plate is slid, in a manner similar to a drawer, along the slideways until the rear portion of the cover encounters the wall below the window. The cover is then fastened to the sill, for example by being screwed thereto. Alternately, a flat rigid strip is rigidly fastened to the sill under the cover and is provided with a prong extending therefrom. A lip extending from the cover engages the prong and interlocks the plate with the strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1985
    Inventor: Pierre Levenez
  • Patent number: 4466222
    Abstract: A consumable depression rail and water stop for concrete building slabs wherein the rail when positioned forms a level for the concrete as it is poured and also acts as a guide to form a depressed area of the slab. The elongated rail also forms a water stop to prevent water from moving from the depressed area into a building. The rail is generally T shaped in cross-section, and may be cut into small pieces which are used as consumable supports for maintaining the rail in a fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1984
    Inventor: George D. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 4404777
    Abstract: A conjoint facia, hood and water dam is provided having dam and first engagable means affording dam means with ridge structure, and first engagable means. Sheet roofing leading onto the dam means is clamped to the ridge structure by clamp means subsequently to be covered by a facia and hood member, the latter having hood structure and facia means with second engagable means extending from the facia means. The first and second engagable means together form restraining means to be engaged for maintaining the facia means horizontally laterally restrained and the first engagable means includes detaining means for detaining the facia and hood member against upward movement relatively to the dam and first engagable means with the restraining means being engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1983
    Assignee: MM Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Ted E. Lolley, Randolph W. Driggers
  • Patent number: 4391067
    Abstract: This invention relates to a wall construction for a log building constructed of a plurality of logs arranged generally parallel one above another. The upper side of each log includes a longitudinally extending, generally vertical abutment surface located between the inner and outer sides of the log and a longitudinally extending inclined surface portion adjoining the abutment surface and sloping downwardly therefrom toward and adjoining the outer side of the log. Respective longitudinally extending filler panels are located between the upper side of each log and the lower side of the next higher log, with the filler panels being positioned against the vertically extending abutment surface on the upper side of the log for filling any longitudinal spaces between adjacent logs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: Frontier Homes, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale A. Frady, David C. Frady
  • Patent number: 4391068
    Abstract: A deflector adapted to be mounted between overlapping shingles along the edge of a roof, and also a shingled roof in combination with such a deflector. The deflector includes a substantially flat base with a side edge and a front edge extending at an angle from said side edge, a first upstanding lip integral with said base along said side edge and substantially perpendicular to said base, and a second upstanding lip integral with said base along said front edge and integral with said first lip and substantially perpendicular to said base, said upstanding lips forming a continuous deflector lip adapted to deflect liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Inventor: Walter F. Kosar
  • Patent number: 4287691
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present device includes a perimetrical shield or flashing secured between the lower edge of the wall and the conventional outwardly facing angle iron base secured to the floor. Shield is bolted or riveted between the wall and the angle iron and extends over and preferably slightly below the lower perimetrical edge of the floor of the bin. Another embodiment includes the shield situated between the wall and an inwardly facing perimetrical angle iron which is easy to manufacture and is less likely to provide moisture ingress. A further embodiment includes the shield being formed as an extension of the wall and being shaped to extend over and slightly below the perimetrical edge of the floor and to be bolted either to the floor or to the angle iron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1981
    Inventor: Bernard Guenther